New Non-Opioid drug could cut painkiller use after knee surgery
NCT ID NCT07357376
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-opioid pain medicine called suzetrigine can reduce the need for opioid painkillers after total knee replacement surgery. About 210 adults will take either suzetrigine or a placebo for 14 days after surgery, and report their pain levels. The goal is to see if suzetrigine helps control pain and improves recovery without the risks of opioids.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 210 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Scheduled for elective, unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty * Able to tolerate oral medications after surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Revision or bilateral total knee arthroplasty * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification greater than 3 * Severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m²) * Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) * Chronic opioid use of 30 morphine milligram equivalents per day or greater for more than 3 months * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Seizure disorder or known hypersensitivity to suzetrigine * Use of medications contraindicated with CYP3A metabolism * Active gastrointestinal ulcer or bleeding
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